How many junkyards are in California?

We list 771 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in California, in 234 cities. Los Angeles has the most, with 62.

Who buys junk cars in California?

539 of the listings in California are junkyards, junk car buyers or towing companies that pick up junk cars. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and ZIP and we'll get you an offer from one of them.

Can I sell a junk car without a title in California?

A lost or damaged title is replaced or transferred with REG 227 (Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title). See our California title and DMV guide for the details and official sources.

Junkyards in California

771 yards and junk car buyers in 234 cities. Selling a car? Get an offer from a buyer near you.

Junkyards: 399
Auto recyclers: 201
Buyers & tow: 140
Scrap & recycling: 31

Junk Cars Nation lists 771 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in California across 234 cities, the 1st-most of the 50 states and DC. Of those, 399 junkyards, 201 auto recyclers and parts yards, 91 junk car buyers, 44 towing and pickup services, 31 scrap and recycling yards and 5 junk removal haulers (listings checked September 2026). Selling a car? Get an offer in California.

Cities with the most yards

Every city in California

Selling a junk car in California

In a private sale, the seller (and the lienholder, if any) signs the title, and the buyer submits it to DMV.

Get an offer in California Title & DMV rules

Questions people ask

How many junkyards are in California?: We list 771 junkyards, auto recyclers, scrap yards and junk car buyers in California, in 234 cities. Los Angeles has the most, with 62.
Who buys junk cars in California?: 539 of the listings in California are junkyards, junk car buyers or towing companies that pick up junk cars. Tell us the year, make, model, condition and ZIP and we'll get you an offer from one of them.
Can I sell a junk car without a title in California?: A lost or damaged title is replaced or transferred with REG 227 (Application for Replacement or Transfer of Title). See our California title and DMV guide for the details and official sources.